Cat 16M3 VS SEM 917F Motor Grader

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Cat 16M3

Engine

Cat 290 HP
Blade

4900 mm
Weight

32411 kg
Turning Radius

9300 mm
Max Forward Speed

51.7 km/hr
Max Reverse Speed

40.8 km/hr

Large (>50 Ton)

₹ 55-70 Lakhs^*

SEM 917F

Engine

SDEC 150 HP
Blade

3669 mm
Weight

13160 kg
Turning Radius

7300 mm
Max Forward Speed

40 km/hr
Max Reverse Speed

29 km/hr

Medium (12-20 Ton)

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Cat 16M3 VS SEM 917F Motor Grader

Cat 16M3

Price Available Soon

SEM 917F

₹ 55-70 Lakhs

Particulars	Cat 16M3	SEM 917F

Cat 16M3 vs SEM 917F: Which Motor Grader Should You Buy?

These two graders are not really in the same weight class, so this is less a head-to-head and more a question of job size. The Cat 16M3 is a big, powerful grader with a long blade, built for large highway and mining-road jobs. The SEM 917F is a smaller, lighter grader with a tighter turning circle, built for village roads, site levelling and jobs where space is limited.

If you run large-scale road or mining projects as an EPC company or big contractor, the Cat 16M3 has the power and blade reach to finish more ground per pass. If you are a mid-size contractor working on local roads, drains or smaller sites where the grader must turn in tight spots, the SEM 917F is easier to handle and cheaper to run. See the full motor grader range, the SEM grader lineup, the Cat grader lineup, or our motor grader guide.

Cat 16M3 Motor Grader

Pros:

More powerful engine with 290 HP
Longer blade length at 4900 mm providing wider coverage
Higher forward and reverse speed with 51.7 km/hr and 40.8 km/hr respectively
Advanced controls and operator comfort
Higher gross vehicle weight indicates robust construction
Standard GPS system

Cons:

Larger turning radius of 9300 mm might affect maneuverability in tight spaces
Larger size could be a constraint in smaller work sites
Higher fuel tank capacity might indicate higher fuel consumption

SEM 917F Motor Grader

Pros:

Smaller turning radius of 7300 mm for better maneuverability
Lower gross power requirement with 150 HP/167 HP options
Equipped with a load-sensing hydraulic system for reduced fuel consumption
Articulation, left or right at 20° offers flexibility
Greater ground clearance at 615 mm

Cons:

Shorter blade length at 3669 mm
Lower maximum forward and reverse speeds of 40 km/hr and 29 km/hr respectively
Slightly less engine displacement at 7.15 L may affect performance

Closing Recommendation

These two graders are built for different sizes of work, so pick by the scale of your project rather than by comparing spec sheets directly. The Cat 16M3 has a longer blade, more engine power and a higher top speed, which suits large highway or mining-road jobs where an EPC company needs to cover ground fast. The SEM 917F turns in a smaller space, uses less fuel and is easier to handle, which suits smaller sites and local road work for a mid-size contractor. So match the machine to your work: Cat 16M3 for large-scale, high-speed grading, SEM 917F for tighter sites and lighter, fuel-conscious jobs.